rapid
英 /ˈræpɪd/ 美 /ˈræpɪd/
- adj. 迅速的；快速的Happening or moving very quickly.
- n. 急流；险滩A fast, turbulent stretch of river, usually called rapids.
Her rapid recovery surprised everyone in the family.
她恢复得如此迅速，让全家人都感到惊讶。
Rapid urban growth often places considerable pressure on public transport, housing, and essential services.
城市的快速发展往往给公共交通、住房和基本服务带来相当大的压力。
搭配
rapid growth 快速增长rapid change 迅速变化rapid recovery 迅速恢复white-water rapids 激流险滩
辨析提示
rapid常修饰变化或增长；急流通常用rapids。
词族
rapidly (adv.)、rapidity (n.)
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